Tulips were once a hot commodity, leading to an economic crash in Holland in the 17th century. Plant tulip bulbs in the fall for successful growth, ensuring proper chilling period before blooming.

Tulips usually reach peak bloom around mid-April depending on the ... In the 1500s, the bulbs made it to the Habsburg court in Vienna, then to Holland where the Dutch went crazy.

Millions of people go there each April to see the massive fields of tulips blooming, particularly the Keukenhof Gardens, where for 8 weeks each spring, tulip lovers delight in seeing their ...

Tulip season opened earlier this month at Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Now, the Easter countdown is on for the business at Oakdale and Claribel roads in Modesto.